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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using the shooting
functions
Using the viewing
Digital Still Camera
functions
Cyber-shot Handbook
Customizing the settings
DSC-T2
Before operating the unit, please read this
Viewing images on a TV
Handbook thoroughly together with the
“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future
reference.
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” Carl Zeiss lens that can be used (not supplied) The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp “Memory Stick Duo”: images with excellent contrast. you can use a “Memory The lens for the camera has been produced Stick Duo” with your under a quality assurance system certified camera. by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. “Memory Stick”: you cannot
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Table of contents Notes on using the camera .......................................................................2 Features of the camera .............................................................................7 Storing – Storing images in the internal memory............................................... 7 Shooting – Automatic image management ....................................................... 8 Viewing – Viewing images in various ways ...............................................
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Table of contents Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode Setup: Selecting the shooting settings Using the viewing functions Playing back images from the HOME screen............................. 58 (Album List): Display the list of image groups (Calendar): Display images on a calendar (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Memory Stick): Display images in Memory Stick Viewing menu .......
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Table of contents Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool .............................................77 Format Settings ..........................................................................................78 Main Settings — Main Settings 1......................................................78 Beep Initialize Function Guide Calibration Main Settings — Main Settings 2......................................................80 USB Connect Video Out COMPONENT Shooting Settings — Shooting Setti
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Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images........................................................................ 101 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ............... 102 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 105 Warning indicators and messages........................................................ 116 Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources ................
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Features of the camera Storing images in the internal memory Storing The camera has approximately 4 GB of internal memory and can store plenty of images. You can load images from computers and play them back on the camera at anytime. Let’s bring images stored in your computer outside with you! � Use the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”. For details, refer to “Picture Motion Browser Guide”. � Even if “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera, images will not be saved in “Memory S
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Number of images Features of the camera Automatic image management Shooting This camera automatically classifies images into albums depending on the shooting intervals and frequency. You can search the images by albums for your convenience. 1st album 2nd album 3rd album Time (Date) Viewing images in various ways Viewing Favorites You can choose your favorite images from the album and save them as your favorites (page 61). Scrapbook When you press the SCRAPBOOK button, the images st
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Features of the camera Sharemark function Sharing The camera has the application “PMB Portable” embedded within. By saving images stored in the camera as sharemarks, you can easily upload them on the Web using computers. When you connect the camera and a computer with USB cable, “PMB Portable” will automatically start up. Uploading To save images as sharemarks, see page 62. 9
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Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the HOME screen (page 43), the menus (page 45). Focusing on a subject successfully Focus When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Do not fully press Press the shutter Then press the AE/
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Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake”. On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur”. Camera shake Cause What you can do to reduce the blurring Your hands or body shake while you hold the � Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat, stable camera and press the shutter button, and the entire surface to hold the camera steady. screen is blurr
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Basic techniques for better images Adjusting the light intensity Exposure You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Exposure: Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to t
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Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 34. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensi
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Basic techniques for better images On “image quality” and “image size” Quality A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a comp
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Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with . Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing 8M For prints up to A3(11×17") Less Fine (3264×2448) *1 3:2 Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio (3264×2176) 5M For prints up to A4(8.5×11") (2592×1944) 3M For prints up to 10×15 cm (2048×1536) (4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7") VGA Shoot at small image size for (640×480) e-mail attachments Rough More *2 16:9 Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio (1920×1080) *1 Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect
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Basic techniques for better images On using the flash Flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon” Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon. Camera Eye Retina How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced? � Set [Red Eye Reduction
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Bottom A POWER lamp B POWER button C Shutter button (27) D Flash (29) E Microphone A Speaker F Lens B (Playback) button (35) G Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp C SCRAPBOOK button (39) (50)/AF illuminator (81) D LCD screen/Touch panel (23, 24) H Lens cover E Hook for wrist strap F T/W (Zoom) button (28) G Tripod receptacle � When a tripod has screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), you cannot firmly secure the came
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Indicators on the screen Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to Screen operation the display selection screen (page 24). You can change the settings by touching the See the pages in parentheses for details of following: 1, 2, 3. operation. � Touching an icon displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, When shooting still images touch [?] (page 23). A Display Indication HOME Displays the HOME screen. Image size settings (15) Self-timer settings (28) Shooting
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Indicators on the screen C Display Indication Display Indication Vibration warning AF mode/focus preset � Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting settings (31, 32) 0.5m 1.0m clear images due to 3.0m 7.0m insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning Metering mode settings appears, you can still shoot (33) images. However, we ISO number settings (34) recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using +2.0EV Exposure Value settings the flash for better light
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Indicators on the screen Display Indication Histogram (24) Flash mode (29) � When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed. Macro/Close focus (30) � When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed. F Display Indication z AE/AF lock (27) NR slow shutter � When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduc
